Days After National Tournament (English version)

by devil4devil

Shohoku High has participated in one of the best high school basketball tournaments in the country. Although they were not fortunate enough to become champions, they made a name for themselves by defeating the Sannoh team, who had been champions for many years. What happens next in Sendoh and Rukawa's lives?

27. Party! Party!

Chapter 27

Bar. The bar's front door opened, engulfed in heavy smoke that slowly exposed the five players standing in the doorway with a dazzling light in the background.

Sawakita: AAAHHH! I have pain in my eyes! Where did the smoke and light come from?!

Writer: Special effects, duh?! Okay... Let's keep going.

Minami and Kishimoto of Toyotoma were the first to enter the pub. They went straight for the VIP area on the second floor. Minami's gaze was drawn in all directions. It was their first trip to Kanagawa to go bar hopping. Kishimoto simply scowled, bored, and looked around for something fascinating.

The core trio of Sannoh, Fukatsu, Masashi, and Sawakita, were the next to arrive. Sawakita was busy examining everyone at the bar as the team captain and center walked quietly. He took a seat on a stool at the high bar table next to a lovely lady.

Sawakita: I'm amazed you haven't been asked to leave the pub yet. You make all the other girls seem awful.

Angel: You're so funny.

Sawakita: My name is Eiji. What's yours?

Angel: My name is Angel.

Sawakita: Oh no... someone should contact God because he is missing an angel.

What they heard made the two players cringe. They couldn't keep track of how many times their star player used this pick-up line on different women—not just once, but several times.

Fukatsu: Man, don't use that line! Are you losing your edge, yo?

Masashi: Miss, be cautious of him. You're one of a dozen girls to whom he's said that line.

Angel: Hmmm!

The woman lifted her brows and grimaced at what the two men stated. She swiftly got up from her seat, grabbed her handbag, and walked away from the three players.

Sawakita: Do you really have to say that in front of a girl?!

Masashi: Put off flirting with girls for now. Let's just have fun.

Fukatsu: What brings us here, man?

Sawakita: I'll take the clothing I purchased from Team Shohoku.

Fukatsu: You met them here at the pub merely to get your items? Man, I hope you just deliver it!

The two Sannoh players continued to complain because their ace player refused to admit inviting them to Kanagawa. What they don't realize is that Sawakita is captivated by the pretty girl in front of him. He extended a firm handshake with a wink.

Sawakita: Hey... I didn't see any stars in the sky tonight since the most divine beauty was standing right next to me. What led you here?

Zia: I'm just having a good time tonight.

Sawakita: Hi, my name is Eiji. What is your name?

Zia: My name is Zia.

Sawakita: May I sit with you and buy you a drink so we can tell each other lies, Sia?

The pretty lady arched her brows and glared her eyes. She didn't like it when people mispronounced her name.

Zia: I'm Zia, with the letter z! not with the letter s!

The second girl, like the first, left him at the bar counter. Sawakita felt like crying in his seat. He seemed to be out of luck with the Kanagawa Ladies.

Masashi: Oi! Let's go to the second floor.

Sawakita: Hold on a second. Let us pause here for a while.

Fukatsu: When will Team Shohoku show up?

Sawakita: Sakuragi said they're on their way here.

Sawakita turned to see another beautiful woman approaching them. He has altered his demeanor. Before approaching the girl, he stretched his attire and made a serious face.

Sawakita: Hi! My friend thinks vodka is the best booze, but I think whiskey is. What do you think?

Lisa: Margarita.

Sawakita: I think all the bottles in this bar are envious of your beauty, because it's the most enticing thing in here. My name is Eiji. What is your name?

Lisa: My name is Lisa.

Sawakita: I seem to have lost my number—can I have yours, Liza?

When she heard her name mispronounced, the woman's forehead wrinkled, and her lips angled. She batted an eyelid before speaking to the man.

Lisa: My name is Lisa, with the letter S! Not with the letter Z!

After the third female exited, Fukatsu and Masashi burst out laughing. Sawakita had had enough of the last few minutes. He almost had tears running down his cheeks because this was the first time he had been rejected by girls.

What happens at the bar counter is visible from the VIP area. Sawakita's sloppy style was noticed by the two Toyotama players. Kishimoto grinned. He invited Minami to come down and compete against the Sannoh team.

Kishimoto: Are you going to give up, Sawakita?

Fukatsu: Stop mocking him. Sawakita is a crybaby, yo!

Kishimoto: What brings you to Kanagawa?

Masashi: Sawakita is looking for someone. What are you doing in this place?

Kishimoto: We need to breathe somewhere else.

Minami took a seat next to Sannoh's star player on a nearby stool. He will compete with him to see who is best at flirting with girls. Another beautiful girl came to where they were sitting. He has a prepared line. He paused to glance at Sawakita before speaking.

Minami: If being sexy were a crime, you'd be in jail! My name is Minami. How about you?

Laura: My name is Laura. It's a pleasure to meet you, Minami.

It seems that Minami's style was successful. They saw the beautiful lady's smile. She even shook the players' hands. Minami smiled at his accomplishment. He had only attempted it once, and it went well.

Minami: What's a smart, sexy man like me doing without your phone number?

Laura: I'm sorry. I'm in a relationship.

The players exchanged glances before breaking out laughing. Masashi repeatedly slapped Minami's back with his broad palm.

Minami: What the heck?! It stings! the size of your hand!

Sawakita: His face is even bigger to gaze at! Hahahaha!

Masashi: Sawakita! I'll beat you there!

Sawakita's wriggling in the corner lessened when he learned he wasn't the only one being scrutinized tonight. He laments the fact that Laura's name is missing the letters S and Z, which is unfortunate because she already has a boyfriend.

Many people recognized them as they remained at the counter. Some people take pictures and sign autographs. They couldn't help but be drawn in by another stunning woman.

Sawakita: Aside from making me gasp for air, what do you do for a living?

711: You flatter far too much.

Sawakita: Your eyes are mesmerizing. Did you get them from your mom or dad? My name is Eiji. What about you?

711: I got it from my mom. Just call me 711.

Sawakita: What a unique name! Where did you get your name?

711: My favorite basketball players' jersey numbers.

The five players pondered, knowing that none of them wore the same jersey number.

Sawakita: Can you tell me who your favorite players are?

711: The charming couple, Rukawa and Sendoh.

Teams Sannoh & Toyotama: EEEHHH?

As the gathering grew thicker, they communicated with their eyes, signaling that they needed to walk up to the second story. They raced away from the crowd, one by one, and walked through another corridor to the VIP section. They were once again captivated by a gorgeous lady they would meet while climbing the stairs. They anticipate that she will want an autograph and a picture with them, and they will gladly oblige.

Sawakita: Did you get enough sleep the night before? I can tell you got your beauty sleep by the way you look.

Baby Girl: You're so cute.

Sawakita: My name is Sawakita. What's yours?

Baby Girl: I'm Baby Girl.

The gorgeous lady's gaze shifted to their sides and back, as if she was looking for someone else.

Sawakita: You seem really busy. Could you please add me to your to-do list?

Baby Girl: I'm just looking for someone. I thought they were with you. I watched all of your games.

The players are overjoyed to hear this. Being popular with girls is one of the advantages of being a basketball player.

Kishimoto: Which of the five of us do you prefer?

Baby Girl: Of course, the sexiest couple! Sendoh and Rukawa!

Teams Sannoh & Toyotama: EEEHHH?

The players scratched their heads, knowing that none of them were Baby Girl's favorites. But it was the second time they heard about the lovers of the multiverse that surprised them.

Minami: They're dating? Miss, are you sure?

Baby Girl: Yeah! They are lovers!

When the gorgeous lady spotted Sendoh not far away, she waved farewell to the other players and dashed to Lover Boy's table. The Sannoh team proceeded straight to the VIP area, while the two Toyotama players spotted a dart board in the bar's game area. Sawakita is unaware of his feelings. His face was filled with disappointment. The news wasn't clear yet, but if what the gorgeous lady said was real, he felt a peculiar pain in his chest.

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Sakuragi: Nyahahaha! Basketball Genius has arrived!

The bouncer let everyone in front of the bar in, but as the three troublemakers got to the velvet rope, they were halted by a large crowd.

Bouncer D0M: I'm not letting you in.

Mitsui: We're no longer kids.

Ryota: We're eighteen.

Sakuragi: 18 years old, sir.

Bouncer D0M: Hmm... You don't look 18...

Sakuragi: Stop teasing me! Stop making me blush...

Bouncer D0M: You look like you're in your 30s.

Sakuragi: What did you say?!

Sakuragi's attempted attack on the bouncer was promptly prevented by Ryota and Mitsui. They rushed in to avoid having their IDs taken. Another large bouncer stopped them from entering.

Bouncer DAMN: Sorry, but you'll need to show some sort of identification if you want to go any further.

Mitsui: We didn't have our ID with us.

Ryota: We're no longer minors. We're just baby-faced.

Bouncer DAMN: If you don't have an ID, you must show the secret code.

With one hand, the three troublemakers formed a closed fist and lightly tapped the front of their hands against the bouncer's fist. After their fist bump, they even made a hidden hand gesture as they took a long breath, gulping a lot of air out of their bodies before bending over and twerking. They were finally allowed to enter.

Shohoku's three wild boys have arrived. They can see the flickering lights around them as they walk towards the entryway, accompanied by the echoing sound of trumpets and the scattering of colorful confetti.

Sakuragi: Why do we have trumpets and confetti special effects?!

Writer: So, the three of you look cuter when you walk in.

Ryota: Do you have any special effects that will make us look cool?

Mitsui: Something angsty and lethal!

Writer: Okay!

Shohoku's three wild boys walk together, their feet stepping in time with their gangster appearance. The saxophone rumbles in the background, the feeble sound is like a wave, and the sine wave changes as the volume increases. Each wave represents their coolness. After a few seconds of introduction, the cool group sang in the background.

Yeah… yeah… yeah… Blackpink in your area!

Sakuragi: Why Blackpink?! They are four! There are only three of us!

Mitsui: Quiet down, Sakuragi! Where is Rukawa?!

Ryota: He's on his way. He was with Shoyo's Fujima.

Sakuragi: Oi! Sawakita!

They approached Sannoh's ace behind the bar but were taken aback by what he was doing. They guessed what he meant by the girl he was chatting with.

Sakuragi: Sawakita! Ladies are not treated like that! We boys in Kanagawa are gentlemen!

Ryota: That's right! We should not rush them! We should not just flatter them!

When the Sannoh trio heard the loud voice, Masashi grabbed Sakuragi and embraced him.

Sakuragi: Why are you hugging me?! Do you have a crush on me?!

Masashi: Crush right away? Can't we start by becoming friends?

Sakuragi: Maybe. Tonkatsu, it's a good thing you joined us!

Fukatsu: Man! My name is Fukatsu! How are you all doing?

Mitsui: We're doing good. I'm still attractive. Miyagi's hair is still curly.

Ryota: What's the matter, Sawakita?

Sawakita remained silent. Crawled down. Grieving. He was terrified of speaking with ladies from different regions, particularly those with names with the letters S and Z. What made him further sadder was learning that Rukawa had a boyfriend.

Fukatsu: Man, this is the first time he's been rejected by a girl! His pick-up lines are rusty and no longer work with girls, yo!

Masashi: Kanagawa girls are not to be taken lightly. No one is paying attention to Sawakita here.

Mitsui: Oh. I'll show you how to mingle with women properly. Watch and learn, Sannoh lads.

They were already anticipating a ravishing woman approaching the counter. Their attention was pulled from the foot to the woman's face. Sawakita stopped Mitsui in his tracks and whispered something to him.

Sawakita: Ask first if her name includes the letters S and Z.

Ryota: Why is that? What's the deal with those two letters?

Sawakita: It's good that we're sure.

Mitsui simply nodded. He disregarded Sawakita's warning. He'll impress the girl with his charisma.

Mitsui: Umm… I'm Mitsui. Do you remember me? Oh, that's right—we've only met in my dreams.

Tere: What kind of dream? Sweet Dreams?

Mitsui: Wet… uh, Daydream…

Everyone: OOOWWWW…

Mitsui achieved his goal with a gleam in the corner of his eye as the ravishing woman smiled. The expressions on the faces of the players around him say "wow."

Mitsui: I'm sorry, but you owe me a drink because I dropped mine when I stared at you. What is your name?

Tere: My name is Tere. You're Mitsui, right?

Mitsui: Yes. I had no idea you knew who I was. That means we actually met.

Tere: I'm a fan. Wait... Is Hasegawa the one at the downstairs bar counter?

Tere's index finger pointed at the tall man with long hair sitting next to Fukuda on a stainless stool.

Mitsui: WHAAATTT?!

Mitsui slid down rapidly, hiding behind Sakuragi and Ryota until he sat on the floor. His friends mocked him.

Teams Shohoku and Sannoh: WOOOHHH!

Fukatsu: Man, what happened to 'Watch and Learn?'

Sakuragi: Michi, you're doomed! Shoyo boy will never like you! You will no longer have a romantic life!

Ryota: Michi flirted—Hasegawa caught him—he hid—offensive foul!

Mitsui: Stop it, dumbass!

He returned his gaze to Hasegawa across a long bar table. It's a good thing he wasn't facing them. He gripped his chest tight in panic.

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VIP AREA. A few minutes have passed, but neither Ueksa nor Hikoichi have returned from the restroom. Hanagata and Koshino are looking for their heartbroken teammates who were crushed by their future 3-point shooters lovers. Sendoh was unable to leave their area, although he wants to find Rukawa and hide him within his clothes. He wouldn't let Sawakita and Minami see even the tip of his boyfriend's finger.

He was the only one in their table. He attempts to phone Baby Boy but is unable to reach him. He was worried. When he looked to the right, he noticed a semi-bald head. He knows him. Before rising up, his nose blasted out a big puff of smoke. His killer eye, the main defense against the enemy, is ready! He picked up his speed and grabbed his shoulder, yanking him around to face him.

Sendoh: WHOOOAAA! Sorry. I was thinking...

Ueksa: What's the matter, Sendoh?

Sendoh: I'm sorry. I thought you were someone I know! Can you make your hair longer next time?

Ueksa: Does semi-baldness not suit me?

Sendoh: You look good with that hairstyle! But if you lengthen it, the better.

Ueksa: What style do you think suits me?

Sendoh: Hmmm... V Shape?

Ueksa sighed, unable to imagine how she would appear with V-shaped hair. Hikoichi emerged from the restroom. He was really inebriated and vomited a lot, including what he had for breakfast. Ueksa guided him, and he bid Sendoh farewell.

When Sendoh returned, he noticed a familiar face standing near their table. His palm was clenched, and his teeth were grinding. He didn't want to see this guy tonight.

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DJ LAUGH: Now, it's time to really party! Everyone on the dance floor... Put your hands up... DJ Laugh is here to make your party rock!

Hanagata and Koshino have discovered Hasegawa and Fukuda's whereabouts. They were relaxing at a counter corner, looking at the DJ booth and drinking beer.

Hanagata: Hasegawa, have you gotten up yet? Fujima is on his way.

Koshino: Fuku, Sendoh is upstairs. He's waiting for us.

The two hearts that had been hurt and made to hope by their loved ones turned away. The two single men followed the path of their gaze. They were all staring at the DJ. He is a muscular man who is well-dressed and attractive. The two single men exchanged looks. They suspect that the two heartbroken have a crush on DJ.

Koshino: Are you two inebriated? Do you have a crush on him?

Hanagata: You're not going to rebound that guy up there, are you?

Fukuda: All we're doing is staring at him. Rebound right away? Duh?!

Hasegawa: We're just envious of his name.

The two looked at the DJ's nametag. They now realize why the two people who were hurt in love did not lose sight of the man's name tag because of its unique name, DJ LAUGH.

Jin: Koshino, may I speak with Fukuda?

The players turned around. Maki, Jin, and Kyota, the Kainan trio, have arrived.

Koshino: You don't need to ask permission from me. Right, Fukuda? Eh?

Fukuda quickly escaped and was pursued by Kyota.

Kyota: Fukuda, what is your drama?! He's come to apologize to you! Are you trying to avoid him?!

Fukuda: That's why I ran, to get away from him.

Kyota: You're avoiding him?! Go ahead! Never show up to him!

Fukuda: I didn't mention anything about not seeing him anymore.

Kyota: Then why are you avoiding him?

Fukuda: For him to chase me, duh? Tell him our table is on the second floor.

Hasegawa, Hanagata, and Koshino made their way to the VIP area. The distance between Hasegawa's and Mitsui's groups is closing. Their gazes locked. Mitsui's face slumped, his eyes filled with sadness. Meanwhile, Hasegawa's mind kept repeating the term "friends." He felt it far too strongly. He'd rather be in the "it's complicated" or "rather not say" category than in the "friends" list. He averted the Shohoku player's sight and remained at his teammate's side.

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There are two people standing at the bar's entry door. They're the ones who checked off the attendance list. Their presence is breathtaking. It was as if a light shone from behind them, escorted by clouds and chubby-cheeked angels. Rukawa and Fujima, the Kanagawa region's pretty boys, have arrived. Maki shields his gleaming eyes. He tries to reach his crush, who is standing at the door. The presence of the Shoyo captain drew his feet to approach him, but Fujima answered with a roll of the eyes.

Maki's heart was broken after witnessing Fujima's reaction. He was expecting this kind of reaction, but he refuses to give up. His fight for love is only getting started. He stopped his crush in his tracks before he could go away.

Fujima: When did you start working as a bouncer?

Maki: Can we talk?

Fujima: No.

Rukawa's expression was stony faced as he observed the scene in front of him. He sighed and breathed in mushroom-shaped air through his nose. With his eyes, he indicated to Fujima that he was about to go to the second floor. Before stepping into the stairs, Rukawa noticed a player in front of him.

Minami: Rukawa.

Rukawa: Hm.

Minami: Kishimoto is with me at the arcade, come with me.

Rukawa: I have my teammates with me. They're up there.

Minami was taken aback by the look of the two players who climbed the stairs. Fujima's feet were pacing quickly, arms folded, and Maki trailed behind with his ears down. Suddenly, he remembered what the lovely lady had said about the Lover of the Multiverse.

Minami: I heard you're dating a guy.

Rukawa: Big mouth.

Minami: Hey! I just want to know.

Rukawa: Yeah.

Minami: Oh, I see. It does not suit you.

Rukawa: It's doesn't suit you to be a bigmouth either.

Minami: (sighed) You're not afraid of anything, even that sort of thing.

Rukawa: This isn't bravery. When you love, you don't have to worry about anything else.

Minami: Yeah.

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The three single boys spotted an attractive young lady. Hanagata straightened up and rolled his shoulders. Koshino lifted his shoulders and puffed out his chest. Kyota repositioned his shoulder blades on his spine. They aim to look alluring to the girl.

Kyota: I'm Kyota. I don't know which is prettier today—the weather, or your eyes.

Koshino: Hi… I'm Koshino and you are—sexy.

Maniac shook hands with the two boys who were interested in him and gave them a sexy smile with a wink. But his gaze was pulled to the figure behind him.

Hanagata: Hey... You have an excellent physique. What sorts of workouts do you perform?

Maniac: It's in my blood, baby.

Hanagata: You're the type of girl my mother advised me to bring. Will you come with me to see her?

Maniac: Sure thing, baby.

Maniac moves his body towards the man he's interested in, licking his lips and making direct eye contact. When Hanagata noticed the attractive woman's body language, he gulped.

Hanagata: I'm Hanagata. What's yours?

Maniac: My name is Maniac.

Hanagata: Oh, I'm also a maniac.

When Fujima noticed his teammate Hanagata, he approached him and drew him to another location.

Hanagata: Wait a second, bro. I just want to chat to someone.

Fujima: Who?

Hanagata: Umm... Hehehe!

Hanagata walked quickly back to the sexy lady he was speaking with.

Kyota: Captain, are you two fighting?

Maki: Umm… Just a little. Is Sendoh with you, Koshino?

Koshino: Yes. He's waiting for us.

Hanagata and Maniac's paths crossed again. He wanted to talk to him longer, but his party-party friends had already arrived.

Hanagata: I'm sorry... Are you alone? Do you want to join us?

Maniac: I have a friend waiting for me here. Don't worry about me.

Maniac kissed him on the cheek before they parted ways. In his head, he cried "YES!" He still couldn't take his gaze away from the girl when he noticed something on his neck— an Adam's apple.

Hanagata: Hehehe!

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VIP AREA. Sendoh had a horrible feeling. He could see team Sannoh and team Shohoku in the distance. Why are they together? Where has his Baby Boy gone? His eyes had turned into snipers, and he knew exactly where his boyfriend was, Minami was talking to him at the bottom of the steps! He dashed down the street but was halted by a player with semi-bald hair.

Sawakita: It's been a while, Sendoh.

The teams watched their clash as if a duel was about to take place. They approached the two athletes who were testing their strength against each other. They notice staring eyes, electricity tingling between them, and a power coursing through their bodies.

Sendoh: it's nice to see you again, Sarawat.

EVERYONE: EEEEEHHHH?

Sawakita: I'm Sawakita!

Sendoh: Hehehe! Sorry.

He never imagined that after many years of basketball, he would experience anxiety and dread while playing. He has a horrible feeling about his opponent, Sawakita's, challenge. With his haughty grin, it appears that his goal is more than just to score.

Sawakita: I challenge you, Akira Sendoh.

Sendoh: Heh.

He was already smiling from ear to ear as he walked towards the Pop-a-Shot basketball arcade game. Friends are wishing him luck for tonight's game. His outward expression was completely contrary to what he was feeling. He appeared to be traveling barefoot on a gravel path, music hammering in his ears, until he could see the flashing lights around the crane.

He could feel his palm shaking as he walked into the arcade, holding the orange ball. With his heart almost racing, he noticed that one spotlight on his boyfriend. His beloved gave him a bored expression and a lifted muzzle to use as inspiration. He placed his palm over his lips before blowing Rukawa a flying kiss. Baby Boy did not respond as expected. He simply patted the fluttering kiss away as if it were a fly. He and Sawakita will battle for the most points in 60 seconds.

Two sets of eyes were fixed on the ring. Every ball entrance is perfect. Nobody can match their shooting abilities. Their friends were holding their breath. The timer has gone off. When Sendoh looked up, he could feel the trickling on his brow. Their game had ended in the last second. Sawakita won the other team's celebration with a score of 160-159.

Their teammates, as well as other guests at the bar, applauded the close and equal match. Two Sannoh players cheered for their ace player in his victory. Sendoh bowed and looked down at the ground. He cannot allow himself to be easily defeated. He will strike back! He will raise the Kanagawa's hotdog flag! All he could think about at the time was a rematch!

A hand rested on his shoulder. It soothed his nerves. His neck jerked back, as he hadn't seen or embraced this man in three days and two nights. He misses his Baby Boy terribly. His arms swiftly rose to embrace him and kiss him long and hard!

Sendoh: WAAAAHHH! Fukuda don't touch me!

Sawakita was already moving in the direction of the man he was looking for. Everyone in the room seemed to have disappeared as the crowd and noise blurred together. He is now moving closer to him.

Sawakita: Do you perform magic? When you arrive, everything has disappeared.

Rukawa: Is that you, Johnny Bravo?

Sawakita: Eh?

Sendoh pushed his clingy friend aside. He returned his gaze to the person in front of him. When he saw his sweetheart, it seemed as if something was about to drip down his bottom, er, into his eyes. They meet in slow motion in the arcade section. He hurled himself at Rukawa and passionately hugged him.

Sendoh: Why don't you call me?!

Rukawa: I hate you. Heh!

Sendoh: What have I done?

Rukawa: You didn't purchase anything from our online store earlier! Don't touch me!

Sendoh: Because you were nasty today, I will punish you with the letter S-E...

Everyone: WHAAAT?!

Rukawa hurriedly covered the mouth of his Lover Boy. His eyes were already on fire for daring to say this in front of their teammates.

Rukawa: Don't you ever pick a good location to say that?!

Sendoh: What's the problem with what I said? That is something we do!

Rukawa: Your mind is full of hot dogs!

Sendoh: Hotdog? That's not what I'm going to say.

Rukawa: What do the letters S and E stand for?

Sendoh: Ooowww. You are the one who has dirty thoughts! What I was trying to say earlier, that your punishment is... KESS. I'll kess you on the cheek.

Rukawa: You're still playing the fool! Idiot! We're not the only ones here today!

Sendoh: Oh, I see... You want us to be the only ones here, huh?

Sendoh examined each of the players in the room one by one. He had a wonderful thought! He took his pants button and yanked it out of the hole. He'll unzip his zipper...

Everyone: WAAAHHH!

The group of single lads was shocked in the witnessed below-the-belt sweetness overload of Lovers of the Multiverse. They exited the arcade before they could see Sendoh's syrup. They were the first to walk out of the circle.

Lover Boy2: Fukuda remembers what Sendoh did. He instantly jotted it down in his mental notes. He became aware that Jin was staring at him. Before departing, he gave him an "ohhh-come-close-to-me" look.

Lover Boy3: Mitsui was puzzled by what he saw. Even if Rukawa disagrees, Sendoh continues to do what he wants. Owww. This is the most efficient method for having a good relationship! He must listen to what his d***, er, heart is telling him in front of the one he loves.

Lover Boy4: Maki is embarrassed by what she sees Sendoh doing. But he was impressed by Ryonan's ace player's guts and boldness. Sendoh proudly displays his affection for Rukawa. He tightened his fist, it was a difficult task for him, but he was determined to gain Fujima's love.

Sendoh: Hey, lover boys, have you made a list of what has to be done to make your relationship STRONGER and LONGER?

Rukawa: Idiot!

Masashi and Fukatsu drag Sawakita, who transforms into a statue near the arcade. He couldn't believe the affection he watched in the center of the playing area between the lovers. The two are confirmed to be in a relationship when they hug, poke, smell, and tickle one other.

Sendoh's smile reached his ears once again as he led Rukawa to a table for two on the edges of the area. Before entering the bar, he bought a corndog outside. He eagerly opened it and handed it to his Baby Boy.

Sendoh: What flavor do you want to eat first? Mozzarella? Cheddar Cheese? Double cheese?

Rukawa: Do you have C** flavor?

Sendoh: Hey! Don't say that here! I'll bite you there!

Rukawa: Eat too.

Sendoh: I purchased it for you! Go ahead. We hadn't seen each other in three days, and we hadn't slept next to each other for two nights! You're on top two days in a row?! What do you think of my beast?! just a pee passage?

Rukawa: Just eat! Moron! We have finished our review.

Sendoh: Why do you sell online?

Rukawa: We assisted Ayako.

Sendoh: Aaawww! My Baby is really kind, handsome and even yummy.

Rukawa: Shut up!

Sawakita stands in the corner, watching the lovers cuddle. He was annoyed to discover that Sendoh was Rukawa's lover. Maybe things would have been easier for him if Sendoh hadn't been the boyfriend. He remembered how they had appeared earlier. He also wants to hold Rukawa, hug him, kiss him, and feed him a hot dog. But, based on what he sees now, it seemed impossible.

Rukawa observed all of the players in the area while Sendoh hugged and smelled his neck. Some are single, hot-headed, monkey-like, and haughty, and some have lover's quarrels. His body was momentarily moved away from his boyfriend so they could talk.

Rukawa: Akira, let's go home.

Sendoh: Are you looking forward to your punishment?

Rukawa: Idiot!

Sendoh: Hehehe! Sure!

Sawakita instantly halted the lovers as they walked down the VIP area holding hands.

Sawakita: Hold on! Don't go yet! Can you please stay for a moment?

Rukawa: You're talking as if you'll have to pay for everything we drink.

Sawakita: I'll take care of everything.

Rukawa's eyes twinkled with excitement. The magic word "Free" is what his team loves.

Sendoh: We have to get going. We'll play next time.

Sawakita: Do you mind if you go home without defeating me?

Sendoh's hair rose up, his brows crossed, and he imagined himself kicking Sawakita in the shins.

Sendoh: I will beat you!

The two heated ace players squared off once again. Sendoh was persuaded to remain in the pub. He also wants to avenge his loss at the basketball arcade before kissing his beau when he comes at their flat. Rukawa held his hand as they walked their way back to their buddies.

Sawakita walks behind the two young lovers. He kept an eye on them. He believes he still has a chance with his crush. He can also do what Ryonan's star player can do. All he has to do is prove to Baby Boy that he is capable of outdoing anything Sendoh does for him.

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As people rushed out of the stairs, their group came to a halt. In response to the person's frequent crashes on his shoulder, Hanagata's brow wrinkled. Before concentrating his gaze on the man in front of him, he adjusted the fit of his glasses on the bridge of his nose.

Maniac: You're Hanagata, right?

Hanagata: Yes. How did you know?

Maniac: We met before.

Hanagata: Really?

Hanagata had a strange feeling. When he watched a handsome man crash into his side, he felt something unconscious that he couldn't define. It's as if he's seen it before, but he can't remember when.

Maniac: I'm Maniac.

Hanagata: What?

His panic was gone, and he was back to reality. His pulse was pounding in his chest, and his blood was gushing out of him in a bright red stream. He couldn't recall the last time he was attracted to another man, but not this time.

Maniac: I know. I looked better earlier than I do now.

Hanagata: No, you look better without makeup on your face.

He observed the man's lovely smile. Is this for real? Why is he unable to feel certain areas of his body? When he learned this man's real appearance, a lot of questions simultaneously flooded his thoughts.

Maniac: Hanagata, it's a pleasure to meet you.

Hanagata: Yeah. I hope to see you soon, Maniac. Umm... Wait!

Maniac: Hmmm?

Hanagata: I'm not kidding. You're the type of person I'd like to introduce to my mother.

Maniac: Sure. Maybe another time, I suppose?

Hanagata: Yeah.

Hanagata stepped back slightly to give Maniac space on the stairs. They exchanged sweet smiles before parting ways.

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VIP AREA. In this episode, the players have perfect attendance. They arrange the tables in the desired pattern, sticking and combining them until they form a circle.

Maki: It happens only once. We're not sure if the writer will be able to compose a scene like this in which we'll be together in the next chapters. What do you think we should do tonight?

Everyone in the circle begins to think. Some are bored, others are pondering, yet others are pretending to think, while still more are tickling in the corner.

Sendoh: Babe! Don't poke me there! Just hold on to my hard on.

Rukawa: Shut up!

Everyone who heard Sendoh's moans sighed at the same time. The lover's public display of affection did not impress Sawakita.

Ryota (Shohoku): I have an idea! Let's play Pass the message!

Koshino (Ryonan): Shout in silence!

Hanagata (Shoyo): 2 lies, 1 truth!

Kyota (Kainan): Truth or Dare!

Kishimoto (Toyotama): A drinking competition!

Everyone: WOOHHH!

Suggestions were given by players from four different schools. All eyes are now on the team that has yet to present an idea. Masashi, the center of the Sannoh team, couldn't accept that they had nothing to contribute. He got to his feet and shared his brilliant idea.

Masashi (Sannoh): I'll be the host!

Fukatsu: Yeah, me too!

Everyone: WOOHHH!

Sawakita fell off his chair after hearing his teammates' brilliant idea.

Sawakita: Masashi, being the host fits you. We'll all be able to see you from afar, even in the dark. We won't mind if you're in the front because you have a huge face.

Masashi: You're exaggerating, Sawakita!

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First game. Please distribute the message. They split into four groups. Choosing who would be the members of a group was difficult, so Masashi and Fukatsu created a strategy to make the groups fair. They inscribed the name in a bowl and separated the folded sheets into four.

1st Group: Fukuda, Hanagata, Sakuragi, Jin

2nd Group: Fujima, Ryota, Kishimoto, Maki

3rd Group: Hasegawa, Koshino, Kyota, Mitsui

4th Group: Sendoh, Minami, Sawakita, Rukawa

The basketball genius Sakuragi's brain is back in action. He spotted some unusual groups. He approached Masashi and spoke quietly about his brilliant idea.

Masashi: These are the rules. The message is written on a piece of paper and given to me by the first player. He will whisper the message and pass it on to each member in turn, until he reaches the fourth member.

Fujima: What kind of message?

Fukatsu: Dirty message, man!

Everyone: AAAHHH!

A high-five is shared by players who have no dating lives. The men in the front (Fukuda, Fujima, and Hasegawa) of their group were looking at the players in the back. Chance seemed to be on their side. They intend to use this game to relive the agony they have endured. Not only that, but they gave the three players a "I'm the one you wasted" look.

The three heartbreakers are anxious to hear the message from their first members. There was a buildup of electricity between them that stung. As Rukawa struggled to get away from his hug, Sendoh's smile reached his ears once again.

Rukawa: I'm the final member. I'll be sitting there at the back!

Sendoh: Alright. Just don't get too close to Sannoh's haughty bald skull!

Sawakita: Hey! I can hear you!

Sendoh: Hehehe! Sorry!

Sendoh's expression rapidly transformed from happy Lover Boy to frowning and snotty Lover Boy. He returned his gaze to Rukawa. Sarawat's arm was only a few inches away from his boyfriend's arm. He couldn't take it any longer, his hair stood up even more! He quickly sprang up and walked in front of Minami, ignoring the rattling tables on his way to his Baby. He was standing between Sawakita and Rukawa. He widened the gap between their skins with the back of his palm.

Rukawa: What the hell are you doing?!

Before responding to the question, Sendoh gave Rukawa a peck on the lips.

Sendoh: I have trust in you, baby. I don't trust the guy sitting next to you.

Sawakita: What do you think of me?! I'm not going to eat Rukawa!

Sendoh: I can see it in your snake eyes that you're not going to do any good!

Sawakita stood up as well, facing Sendoh. Their brows meet, the skin between their eye's wrinkles, their nostrils widen, and their lip lines zigzag. Their fists were both closed. They're going to start battling again.

Sendoh: If I defeat you, you will move to the front seat.

Sawakita: If I win, we will have another challenge after this.

Their arm muscles flexed instantly, veins appeared, and their hands tensed. They are ready to punch each other in the face.

Sendoh, Sawakita: Rock, Scissors, Paper, Shoot!

Everyone: WOOHHH!

Sawakita grinned at the first win in the first round. Before Sendoh prepared for their second round, he bent down to give Rukawa another quick kiss. His energy returned. He will definitely win this round. The two fists came together again.

Everyone: WOOHHH!

Sawakita won for the second time. Sendoh's shoulder shrugged as a result of the game. He bowed his head and turned his back on his opponent. Sendoh grabbed Rukawa's arm and kissed him quickly before he could flee.

Everyone: AAAWWW!

Sendoh was so ecstatic that he wrapped his arm around Rukawa's waist and kissed him passionately on the lips until Rukawa's half-body curled backwards.

Everyone: Long live the Pervert Couple! WOOHHH!

Rukawa: Shut up!

Sendoh happily returned to his original seat. He will think of the dirtiest message for Rukawa, and he will make sure that Sawakita will be jealous of the message he provides.

Sawakita shook his head at the scene he saw in front of him. He was not impressed by Sendoh's actions. He believes that Ryonan's ace player did it on purpose to get away from Rukawa.

Group1

Fukuda: Do you like it when it's wet?

Hanagata's cheeks rapidly flushed in reaction to the message. He wasn't sure if he could whisper it to the person next to him.

Hanagata: Do you like it when it's wet?

Sakuragi: What?! Four-Eyes, what is it again?!

Hanagata: Do you like it when it's wet?

Masashi: It can only be done once.

Sakuragi deliberated thoroughly, but he couldn't recall every word of the complete message.

Sakuragi: Umm… I'm wet?

Jin has received the message. His eyes widened, and he tightened his grasp on his knees. When he heard it, he felt as if something was about to drip from his brow.

Masashi: What is Fukuda's message?

Jin: I'm... I'm... wet.

Everyone: WOOOHHH!

Fukuda's full puberty causes Sendoh and Koshino to leap! Sendoh pats Fukuda on the back while Koshino shakes his shoulder.

Koshino: I thought Sendoh was the only pervert among us! You're incredible!

Sendoh: you have made me so proud!

Fukuda: I know, right? Duh?!

Masashi shown the paper written by Fukuda. They were eliminated in the first round.

Group2

Fujima: Can your mouth do a better job besides kissing?

Ryota: What the hell?!

Ryota's eyes widened as he received the message. He was taken aback by the statements of one of Kanagawa's most respected players.

Ryota: Can your mouth do a better job besides kissing?

Kishimoto: What the heck did you say?! Are you testing me?!

Ryota: It's just a game, fool!

Kishimoto did not remember the entire message due to the surge of emotions.

Kishimoto: Can your c*** do a better job than teasing?

Maki: EEEHHH!

Maki leaned back in reaction to what he was hearing. They only had a few seconds left, but he couldn't say anything. Everyone was just waiting for him. He couldn't look Fujima in the eyes. Is he doing it for fun?

Masashi: Dude, your time is over. Why haven't you spoke the message?

Maki: I'm afraid I can't.

Masashi has revealed Group 2's hidden message to everyone. They cheer because Fujima is displaying his wild side. Maki simply rubbed his brow, as the message he received was even worse than the original message.

Group3

Hasegawa: Are we friends with benefits?

Koshino: What? Ummm... Okay.

Koshino now realizes why Hasegawa was so depressed when he arrived at the pub. He learned that before starting a relationship, he would verify his label on the prospective date.

Koshino: Are we friends with benefits?

Kyota: All right! Are we friends with benefits?

Mitsui: BLOODY HEEELLL!

Mitsui had completely forgotten they were in the game. He rose up and rushed up to Hasegawa.

Mitsui: No way! What were you thinking?!

Sakuragi and Ryota dashed over to Mitsui. They stopped him from reacting violently.

Sakuragi: Michi! We're only having fun! Our game is to pass the message, not pass your feelings!

Ryota: Say the secret message! Your time is nearly up!

For one minute, Mitsui's emotions took over. Hasegawa was still not looking at him. The first round was not a good idea for the three groups except for the fourth group, time seemed to stop in their area. Rukawa pats the air with all of Sendoh's imagined flying kisses.

Rukawa: Gross.

Group4

Sendoh: I want to feel your *** dripping down my throat.

Minami gulped as he heard the message whispered to him. He massaged his brow with the back of his hand and stared Sawakita in the eyes. Inhale. Exhale.

Minami: I want to feel your *** dripping down my throat.

The nostrils of Sawakita expanded. How will he tell their final member? He sensed Rukawa staring at him, waiting for him to say something. He was really shy of the man next to him.

It was as though something clicked in Sendoh's head. He had forgotten that Sawakita sit next to his Baby Boy! He got to his feet to stop Sawakita from whispering.

Sendoh: I'll change the message! No way! Don't you dare, Sawakita!

Fukatsu: Yo, changing the message is not allowed!

Minami used his body to keep Sendoh from reaching their bald head member. Because none of the three groups finished the challenge, Toyotama Ace believes they will win the game.

Minami: Tell Rukawa! Hurry up!

Sawakita looked at his watch. They have only 20 seconds left. He mustered his courage. He pressed his lips against Rukawa's ear and expressed what he had been thinking for a long time.

Sawakita: Baby Boy, I like you.

Rukawa's face was dead behind the eyes as he and Sawakita exchanged glances. He had no idea what was going through the person's thoughts in front of him, but he believed he was sincere about what he said. He remembered the game when he heard Sendoh's voice. Even if he didn't catch the hidden message, their hot dog nights reminded him of what was on Sendoh's mind.

Rukawa: I want to feel your *** dripping down my throat.

The entire team leapt and cheered! The fourth group was victorious. Sendoh not only received a bottle of vodka, but he also received the Pervert of the Year Award! Fukatsu was going to hand over the ribbon-wrapped bottle of vodka to Sendoh, but he instead embraced his genuine prize tightly.

Rukawa: Idiot!

Sendoh: You make us win! You deserve a big embrace!

Rukawa: Because you're a pervert, we won!

Sendoh: We're exactly the same. Hahahaha!

Rukawa noticed Sawakita's eyes staring at him while being held in Sendoh's arms. He quickly averted his sight. He began to feel uneasy about Sawakita after hearing his confession. He took Sendoh's hand and whispered.

Rukawa: Let's go home, Akira.

Sendoh: Is there a problem?

Rukawa: Nothing.

Sendoh is convinced that his partner is anxious about something because of his unusual tone of voice, low and restless gaze. He clutched his cheek and looked at Rukawa. Before leaving the bar, he wants to beat Sawakita in a battle, but his boyfriend's decision is more important to him.

Sendoh: For you, man! For the four of us, a trophy!

Minami: Why would you give it to me? We'll drink it right now.

Sendoh: We have to get going.

When Sawakita hugged Sendoh and Minami from behind, they were taken aback and bowed slightly.

Sawakita: Not at all! Nobody is leaving!

Sakuragi: Someone's coming home?! Who's leaving?! Why return home?!

Rukawa: We're leaving.

Fujima: You cannot return home. We'll play some more.

Even though Rukawa didn't look, he could feel eyes on him all the time. He wanted to confront him, but not with their buddies and his boyfriend around. He notices Sendoh is having a good time, so he chooses to ignore it and pretend he didn't hear the confession.

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The second game. Shout in silence. The second round will begin. The ace players of Ryonan and Sannoh are feuding yet again about who will play with Rukawa. Sawakita is confident that he will win again, but Sendoh is determined not to lose their next battle for honor and love. The whip-like voltage from the two guys preparing for another challenge merges once again.

Minami could only sigh. Before the competition between the two morons began, he pulled Rukawa to his side to keep him away from the rivals.

Sendoh: I challenge you.

Sawakita: Sure thing.

Two men will test their arm strength while sitting between a table, elbows leaning on the table and hands closed! Their veins protruded from the sides of their foreheads and necks, their faces reddened, and their teeth clenched tightly in preparation for releasing the entire force of their arm to pin their opponent's arm on the table. Their respective teams are cheering them on, while other players are watching and wagering. Given his larger frame, Sendoh used his weight to lower his body to the table. He quickly pinned his opponent's fist. After their tense duel, Sendoh and Sawakita panted and leaned back.

EVERONE: WOOOHHH!

Fukatsu: What's the purpose of that challenge, anyway? Do you mind if we join you, yo?

Minami: If you like Rukawa, you can join them.

EVERYONE: EEEHHH?

The three soon to be lovers exchanged glances, the heads of those who had been hurt likewise synced to avoid the heartbreakers' gaze.

Masashi: Let's start with the second game. You have one minute to guess the word. Hand gestures and pointing are not allowed!

Fukatsu: Yo, keep your hands behind your back! I'm about to start the second round!

Group 4 will be the first to compete in the second challenge. Because Sawakita failed the second challenge, Sendoh was paired with Rukawa in the second game. Both players wore earphones with high-volume music.

4th Group: Corndog

Rukawa: Food!

Sendoh: Food!

Rukawa: Long!

Sendoh: Long!

Rukawa: There's something inside!

Sendoh: There's stuff inside!

All of the players were impressed by Lover of the Multiverse since they will win the prize again. They were almost out of time, so they were waiting for Sendoh's answer.

Rukawa: Big!

Sendoh: Umm… D**k?

Everyone: WOOHHH!

Koshino: Sendoh, what is that?! You're destroying Ryonan's reputation!

Fukuda: I'm extremely proud of you!

The guys couldn't stop laughing because of Sendoh's consistency in his image.

Rukawa: Idiot! You already know that! I eat that!

Sendoh: Hotdog?

While the rest lay down and kicked the air, another player sat on the floor giggling.

Rukawa: Moron! You gave me that before! You!

Sendoh: Me? Umm… H***dog?

Everyone: WOOHHH!

They did not complete the challenge, but their friends' happiness was as if they had won the lottery. Rukawa instantly pinched Sendoh's nipples after removing his headphones. Sendoh is now the official President of the Hotdog Club!

Sawakita returned his gaze to the lovers. He isn't comfortable with Sendoh's jokes in front of their friends, but he detects something that, after all, can't be seen in the big picture. After they removed the loud headphones, Sendoh massaged Rukawa's ear while lightly blowing on it. He also noticed the spiky head mumbling something to Rukawa about his ears. He can outperform Sendoh in other areas, but his caring personality is unrivaled.

3rd Group: Hotdog

Koshino: Long!

Kyota: Long!

Koshino: Red!

Kyota: Red!

Koshino: Delicious!

Kyota: Delicious!

Koshino: Can be eaten anywhere!

Kyota: EEEHHH!

The mind of the Kainan rookie has already traveled to another dimension. As a guy, he could only think of one thing. Long, red, and delectable, but can it be eaten anywhere? He had no idea his groupmate was so daring.

Kyota: Umm… P****?

Everyone: WOOHHH!

The basketball players erupted yet again! They discovered another pervert in their group! Kyota, welcome to the Hotdog Club!

Koshino: It's edible!

Kyota: It can be swallowed, right?

Everyone: WOOHHH!

The timer has gone off. Koshino just scowled at his partner since Kyota insisted on his answer.

2nd Group: Eggplant

Ryota: Long!

Kishimoto: Why is it always so long?!

Ryota: Stop whining! Its color is changing!

Kishimoto: It changes color!

Ryota: There's a long one! There are also short!

Kishimoto: I know!

Minami clapped. He was immensely proud of his pal. The players' eyes are also glued to Kishimoto waiting for the answer. This will very likely win the second game.

Kishimoto: C***?

Ryota: Idiot! It's purple!

Kishimoto: That's really purple! Especially when men are so a*****!

Everyone: WOOHHH!

They didn't get the next round since the timer ran out. A new member has joined the Hotdog Club! Kishimoto!

1st Group: Peach

Hanagata: Smooth!

Sakuragi: Smooth!

Hanagata: A touch of red!

Sakuragi: A touch of red!

Hanagata: There are bulging cheeks!

Sakuragi: Puffy cheeks!

Hanagata: There's a split in the center!

Sakuragi: I know!

The boys had been fixated on the redhead. Their views are split 50/50. Half of me assumed Sakuragi couldn't guess the word, while the other half was ready to label him as a pervert.

Sakuragi: Peach!

Everyone: WOOHHH!

The two players removed their headphones, leapt to their feet, and hugged. They won the second round. They realize that Sakuragi is a moron but completely innocent of many things.

Sakuragi: Yuck! Why are you embracing me?! Do you have a thing for me?!

Hanagata: It was you who jumped on me!

Everyone: OOOWWW!

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The third game. One truth and two lies. Each game advance is also a continuation of the rivalry between the two top players. The flashing lightning between their eyes returned. But it wasn't only electricity erupting from them anymore, it was accompanied by a black rain-laden cloud hovering over their heads. Minami sighed again when he was trapped between two boys. He pulled Rukawa back to his side. They bumped their beer bottles to watch the next challenge.

The rivals face each other, no table between them, sitting closer together. They began staring at each other with their faces 1 foot apart. Even though tears are streaming down their eyelids and tiny veins are visible in their eyeballs, maintain eye contact. They can breathe, but not blink.

Sakuragi: What is the point of your game? Why don't you bring us along?

Minami: Do you have feelings for Rukawa?

Sakuragi: Ew! Why would I like him?

Rukawa: He prefers the one with long hair, the one who resembles him.

Minami: Ooowww...

Sakuragi: Spiky, Bald head, you two had been challenging each other for a long time, and perhaps you didn't know they were forming feelings later on. Many people end up with each other in love-hate relationships! Hahahahaha!

Ryota: You're all fighting right now, but you might cuddle afterwards.

Rukawa's eyeballs flared fire with rage. He hurled crackers at his teammates.

Rukawa: Idiot!

Sawakita blinked first. They're almost in tears, and their eyes are growing hot from staring. Sendoh won their fourth challenge. Their final score is 2-2. Sawakita lost, hence he will be Minami's partner in their next game.

Rukawa: Why do you need to compete with him?

Sendoh: Babe, I'd like to show you that I'm better than him.

Rukawa: Does beating him make a difference?

Sendoh pondered what he had heard from Rukawa. Only now did he sense a serious threat surrounding him. He was uneasy seeing Team Sannoh's star player, so he set out to defeat him. He expected the Baldhead to stop paying attention at Rukawa once he did that.

Rukawa: You don't need to prove anything to anyone because you are enough.

Sendoh's muzzle extended forward. His eyes are about to well up with tears because his Baby Boy is so sweet. Why would he compete if Baby Boy genuinely loves him? He hugged him tightly, nuzzling his face into his boyfriend's neck.

Masashi: The third round is for the person who did not compete in the second round. Two players in a group will reveal three facts about themselves.

Fukatsu: The group that correctly guesses the Truth from the three facts given by the player wins, yo!

Group1 vs. Group3

Fukuda (1): My best friend is Sakuragi. Sendoh is my rival. Jin made me sulk.

Koshino (3): The third fact!

Jin (1): I love alcohol. I move rapidly. I'm sorry, Fukuda.

Kyota (3): Oh, man! Number three!

Koshino and Fukuda exchange high fives after winning the third round.

Koshino: Fukuda, you're making me sweat! Whoa!

Kyota: Yeah, me too! Jin's words had worn thin on my brain cells!

They both sighed because they were having no trouble with the game.

Group2 vs. Group4

Fujima (2): It's fine if I lose. I enjoy coffee. I like people who keep their emotions hidden.

Minami (4): Umm... Fact number three?

Maki (2): I'm not a fan of surfing. I look mature. I'm at a loss for words to express how I feel.

Sawakita (4): Fact number two?

Rukawa yanked on Minami's cheek, while Sendoh pulled on Sawakita's ear.

Rukawa: Idiot! Your answer is incorrect!

Minami: I'm sorry! I'm not familiar with him!

Sendoh: I'll shave your entire body!

Sawakita: Huhuhu! Stop it, Sendoh! My ears are hurting!

Group3 vs. Group1

Hasegawa (3): I have a crush on DJ. I like to dance. I'm just a friend.

Hanagata (1): The first fact!

Mitsui's eyes widened when he heard Hanagata's answer. Four eyes cannot lie since the two Shoyo players have been buddies for a long time. He had a strong suspicion that Hasegawa intended to make him jealous, therefore he would treat him likewise.

Mitsui (3): I recently met a girl. I'm not a brawler. I'm jealous!

Sakuragi (1): The first fact!

Hanagata and Sakuragi exchanged a high five! They are waving to their buddies in celebration of their second victory. When they turned to face their teammates, they were enraged because the facts they had picked were incorrect.

Hasegawa: I don't have a crush on DJ!

Hanagata: Weren't you staring at him earlier?

Mitsui: I'm jealous, Sakuragi! Is it obvious?

Sakuragi: You met a girl earlier so that's my answer!

Group 3 got the wrong answer. However, the soon-to-be lovers' hearts were soothed when Hasegawa stated that he was not interested in DJ and Mitsui was extremely jealous. Awww!

Group4 vs. Group2

Minami (4): I enjoy doing pranks. I dislike late-night walks. I'm a womanizer.

Kishimoto (2): The first fact!

Sawakita (4): My seniors beat me when I was just beginning out in basketball. I began playing basketball at the age of seven. In our junior high one-on-one match, I defeated Sendoh.

Ryota deliberated for a moment. He remembered everything he read in Sawakita's bio before they fought in nationals. Meanwhile, Sendoh's arm has a vein in it and is ready to pull all of Sawakita's hair out.

Sendoh: You, Bald! When I get near to you, I'm not going to pluck off your hair! I'll also bring all of your nails!

Rukawa: Stop it, moron!

Rukawa embraces Sendoh as he prepares to confront Sannoh's star player. What Baby Boy doesn't realize is that Lover Boy is acting aggressively in order to earn a hug.

Sendoh: Tighten it up.

Rukawa: Which one is it?

Sendoh: Hug me even more tightly. Tighter!

Rukawa: Yuck!

Ryota noticed Sendoh's reaction and correctly predicted the answer!

Ryota (2): The third fact!

Fukatsu: You got it right, dude!

The two curly-haired Kishimoto and Ryota hugged each other, overjoyed. They won the third-round game together with Group 3.

Sakuragi: Curly! You seem to love curly hair!

Ryota: What are you talking about, dumbass?!

Kishimoto: Did you also give someone a hug earlier?

Everyone: OOOWWW...

The tremendous noise from the first floor resonated throughout the VIP Area on the second story. The booths were packed with people, some peering in the mirror behind the rack of attractive guys, some touching the dance floor, elderly sitting on high stools, and some waiting to socialize at the long bar.

Some players' eyes are spinning from the nonstop shots and opening of different bottles of wine one after the other. Masashi and Fukatsu's rule are that no one goes home inebriated.

Masashi: Do you still want to play?

Everyone: Yeah!

Fukatsu: Really?

Everyone: Yeah!

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Final Match. Truth or Dare. Midnight. They have advanced to the game's fourth and final round. They've already consumed a large amount of alcohol, so they must be powerful, stiffen their muscles, hearts, and p****. Hahahaha! In a duel between two ace players, the score was tied. This is also Sendoh and Sawakita's ultimate test to see who is truly superior. They rose from their seats once again, facing each other for the last time.

Sawakita: What kind of play do you like?

Sendoh: No need, man.

Sawakita: Huh?

Sendoh: Whoever wins between the two of us doesn't matter. I'm delighted I had the opportunity to play with you. Just don't brag about it.

Sawakita: (sighs)

The Sannoh team's captain stood in the center of the circle, indicating the beginning of their last game.

Fukatsu: We'll play as a duo in the fourth round! Yo, spin the bottle in the center of the table!

Masashi: Switch between the truth and the dare challenge. The one who will play the Truth, you have 10 seconds to respond to the question. Those who are unable to answer will drink five shots of alcohol and will not participate in the dare.

Fukatsu spins the bottle, and Jin and Kyota are the first to be chosen.

Fukatsu (Dare): Dance seductively in front of the group, yo!

The two Kainan players' eyes blinked. They undoubtedly drank five shots in a row.

Kyota: What the heck?! I'm not very good at games like these!

Jin: Hehehe! Will you dance if I'm not your partner?

Kyota: Certainly not!

Fukatsu re-turned the bottle. Koshino and Fukuda were the next to play the game.

Masashi (Truth): If you could kiss someone right now, who would it be?

The two Ryonan players' entire faces turned green. They looked around at their teammates, who were all about to kiss and had "Mwah" scrawled on their snouts.

Koshino: Ugh! I'll simply drink!

Fukuda: Umm… what if I want to kiss someone?

Everyone: WOOOHHHH!

Masashi: You two should try a dare! you can't be the only one to do the dare.

Sendoh: Can you give us the dare if they can't do it?

Koshino: Even if we don't have a game, you'll definitely kiss him later!

Everyone: WOOOHHHH!

Fukuda had no other options. He and Koshino both took five shots. The bottle is spun again. The boys are excited to point their direction by the spinning bottle.

Fukatsu (Dare): Mitsui and Ryota, put an ice cube in your pants!

Mitsui: I'm not interested! That stings!

Ryota: Act as if you don't want to! Even if you can handle the dare, I know you'll go with booze.

Mitsui: Are you saying I'm an alcoholic?!

Ryota: Isn't it obvious?

They clicked shot glasses as they drank one after the other. The bottle started spinning again.

Fukatsu (Truth): Who would you choose to swap lives within the room?

Fujima: I'll exchange places with Maki. I'll give him balls to say what's on his mind.

Maki: I'll swapped with Fujima. I'll show him stuff about me that he can't see or notice.

EVERYONE: AAAWWW!

Masashi swirled the bottle once more before those who were heartbroken could share their feelings and love sorrows.

Masashi (Dare): Smell everyone's armpits and rank them from best to worst.

Sakuragi and Kishimoto looked at their buddies. Yuck. They would rather drink themselves to death than smell other people's armpits.

Sakuragi: It's okay if I don't win here! I'm just going to drink!

Kishimoto: Masashi, can we drink the shots of players who don't want to play the dare?

Masashi: Of course... NO!

The game has been restarted. Fukatsu twisted the bottle harder to make it stop longer.

Fukatsu (Truth): What's the strangest thing you've ever done in front of a mirror?

Hanagata: Umm... passed?

Hasegawa: You as well? I, too, passed.

Everyone: OOOWWW!

The two Shoyo players each consumed five shots of alcohol. When they finished the last glass, they were surprised to see their mate's eyes widen, eager to find out the answer they had chosen to keep hidden.

Sawakita: Aside from inspecting your reflection, what else do you do in front of the mirror?

Hanagata: I'm sure you do what we do.

Sawakita: Hahaha! You're absolutely right!

Sendoh: I'm not sure what you're saying.

Rukawa: Wow. I can't tell you how many times I've caught you doing it!

Sendoh: I do it in front of you, not in front of the mirror.

Everyone: WOOOHHH!

The president of the Hotdog Club has returned. He brags about their hot dog nights in front of their pals yet again. There are only two more pairs of players. Fukatsu's eyes widened as he noticed the empty bottles that had already been consumed by several of the players who had completed the fourth game.

Masashi (Dare): Eat a banana seductively while locking eyes with the person on your partner.

Sawakita frowned once more. He felt bad about turning down Sendoh's challenge. He was terrified that Sendoh would force Rukawa to do such a nasty dare. He wouldn't let it happen. He stood up from his seat, his fists clenched. Before he could say anything, he realized Sendoh had taken the ten shot glasses from the center of the table.

Sendoh: Sorry, gentlemen, but we're not going to do that.

The entire group fell silent as they glanced at each other. They had earlier cheered because they thought Sendoh could do it easily. They noticed the couple clink their glasses and sipped their drinks.

Masashi: Why didn't you take up the challenge? We feel that only the two of you are capable of completing the dare.

Sendoh: Public displays of affection are normal for us. I feel like I'm disrespecting my lover if I do the dare.

The players' heads dropped, and others gazed wide-eyed in awe of Ryonan's star player. What they formerly chose as Hotdog Club president has returned as a Multiverse lover boy.

Everyone: WOOHHH!

Sawakita settled into his seat. He was fully expecting Sendoh to take the challenge because of his open display of affection for Rukawa. Because of what he saw, he was convinced that Sendoh genuinely cared about Rukawa.

Rukawa's eyes squinted with uncertainty as he gazed at his boyfriend. He pressed his lips to his ear, whispering what he could read in his head.

Rukawa: Is what you're saying true?

Sendoh: Of course. That is not something we will do here. It's best if it's just the two of us.

Rukawa: Idiot.

Fukatsu set the bottle down. Minami and Sawakita will be the final players in the game. The final Truth question has everyone prepared.

Fukatsu (Truth): Who would you date if you could date anyone in this room right now?

All of the players were deafeningly quiet as they stared at the two ace players. They spoke in hushed tones.

Sakuragi: What took you so long to respond? Do you have a crush on anyone here?

Kyota: Hanamichi, don't make any noise! You are most emphatically not their crush. Hahahahaha!

Sakuragi: You're not the type they're looking for! Hahahahaha!

Fukatsu: That's where my grandparents got their start, yo!

Sakuragi: Tonkatsu, what were you saying? Why should I want that monkey?

Kyota: Monkey, you're too loud! Captain, where are your grandparents these days?

Fukatsu: Heaven!

Everyone: WAAAHHH!

Sawakita and Minami set their glasses down. Their conversation seems to have been far too serious.

Masashi: Why are you taking the question so seriously? It's only a game.

Minami: My partner told me to just drink.

Everyone: OOOWWW!

---

Sawakita grinned slightly as he rose from his seat. He scanned the faces of the people he had spent the night with one by one. He couldn't think his unplanned trip to Kanagawa would turn out to be a remarkable experience in his life.

Sawakita: This is not goodbye, just farewell for now! Thank you for what you've done. This has been a fun night. I'll see you again someday!

Everyone: WHAAATTT?!

For a few moments, no one attempted to speak in their group. Their few hours of happiness were quickly replaced by sadness. The sound of Masashi and Fukatsu sobbing in the corner broke the silence.

Sawakita: I'm still alive! I will not leave the planet!

Everyone approached him and gave him hugs and pats on the back. When Rukawa approached him, he spread his arms for a hug. Rukawa simply exhaled a mushroom-shaped breath in response.

Sendoh was the last to approach Sawakita. He hated seeing him even in the magazine, but after seeing their rivalry in everything, he admitted to himself that he enjoyed being with him all night.

Sawakita: See you again.

Sendoh: yeah.

They shook hands for the first time without thunder, lightning, or a dark cloud carrying a storm over their heads. For the last time, they stood face to face, not to compete, but as friends.

---

Restroom. Sendoh and Fukuda went to the restroom with their pal Koshino. He is walking close to the Shohoku team, who enjoy drinking, thus his stroll is no longer straight. Fukuda supports his body as Sendoh pats his back.

Koshino: Please tell my parents, I love them so much.

Fukuda: I love you too, Koshino.

Sendoh: Dude, Jin, he's also intoxicated.

Fukuda suddenly let go of Koshino when he heard Jin's name. Fortunately, Sendoh caught him, but his head went down the drain.

Fukuda: Jin, Jin, Jin! What happened? Why did you have him drink so much?

Kyota: I'm not letting him drink! He said that he did it because you were not paying attention to him.

Fukuda instantly held Jin, who was vomiting.

Fukuda: I'll take him home with me.

Kyota: No way!

Fukuda: Come on.

Kyota: No!

Kyota does not seem to be giving up, so Fuku comes up with a brilliant idea. He also gave Kyota a hug.

Kyota: YUCK! Let go of me!

Fukuda: I won't let you go if you don't agree.

Kyota: Alright! Just don't hug me anymore.

Fukuda's eyes narrowed even further, and his smile extended all the way to the first floor. He'll bring Jin home. How sweet.

Kyota: I'll take home Koshino.

Sendoh: You don't have to bother. I'll accompany him home later.

Kyota: I don't mind at all! I was with him earlier in the group. You can rely on me.

Kyota and Koshino exchanged handshakes with Sendoh and Fukuda before exiting the restroom. Sendoh winked at Fukuda as he exited the restroom, giving them a private scene. Owww...

Jin: I'm fine with myself. Return to our area.

Fukuda: I'll accompany you to your home. You puked a lot. If you don't let me, don't touch me.

Jin: I'm sorry. I assumed you didn't mind if I left early every time we got together. That will never happen again.

Fukuda: I know, right? Are you feeling well?

Jin: Yes.

Fukuda: I'll accompany you. Hmm... I also have something to say to you.

Jin: What is it?

Fukuda: It's not romantic if I say it here. You must be in a nice place.

Jin: As long as I'm with you, the place becomes lovely.

Fukuda: You're so cheesy. Stop teasing me, duh? Let's go somewhere so I can tell you.

Jin: I like you, too.

Fukuda: Oh my gosh.

Fukuda inhaled the odor of the entire bar's corner—beer vapor, perfume, the smell of cigarettes clinging to their clothes, food being cooked, oil, spices, sweat, bad breath, and beer breath—all of this was unbelievably eliminated from his sense of smell. Jin is absolutely right—we can feel thrills anywhere. Aaawww. With their half-open eyes slightly closed, Fukuda took a deep breath before giving an open-mouthed kiss as Jin's soft lips kissed him back. Jin seemed to hear the sharp little sounds of their lips as he leaned his back against the smooth mirror on the wall. They had been waiting for this moment for a long time, no one else around, just the two of them, no rush.

He brought the face even closer, tilting his head as he mapped every line of the other mouth, savoring it. He felt the other arms wrap around his neck—two elbows on his shoulders until his neck was encircled by pale arms. Pale fingertips caressed the sensitive scalp as if it had its own will. Fukuda didn't mind that his curly hair was tangled—he was drawn to the scratching and massage, which caused him to squeeze his embrace even tighter. He whimpered to show Jin that he was captivated to every scrape on his scalp. He brushed the other stomach, running his finger around the waist, until he had him in his arms.

They alternated gasps for air while their lips slid with each contact. Their lips appeared to rotate as if chasing the direction in which they would meet—changing to a closed kiss that started with a soft kiss. The kiss slowly deepened until it led to a breathless press of mouths. Lips licked, sucking for a while, before returning to fast movements with different rhythms. Jin's back was against the wall, dizzy, trying to keep up with Fukuda's eager lips.

Sendoh went back to the restroom since he forgot to ask his curly friend something. He was astounded and shocked by what he witnessed. Fukuda kissed Jin as he was leaning against the wall and sitting on the sink.

Sendoh: WHOOOAAA!

Fukuda: Go away! Shoooo!

Sendoh: Why are you kissing Jin?!

Fukuda sensed his captain's disappointment, holding his head and shaking his head at what he had done. He didn't realize Jin had fallen asleep. He was annoyed because he couldn't control himself.

Sendoh: You shouldn't take advantage of him. What are you doing in the restroom?

Fukuda: It's called Disadvantage because he's sleeping. Who said you couldn't be sweet in the restroom? Didn't you do this before to Rukawa?

Sendoh: Wait, why did the subject switch to me? We Ryonan basketball players don't take advantage! Let us be gentlemen! Don't break our rules.

Fukuda: But you did this to Rukawa, didn't you?

Sendoh: Hmm...twice. If you truly love him, rouse him awake. He must be willing! When you're the only one awake, it's boring! Go somewhere cool, private, and comfortable.

Fukuda: Yeah! Please notify them that we are on our way home.

Sendoh: I'll assist you in escorting him outside. Where are you going?

Fukuda: In a cool, private, and comfortable place.

Sendoh: Ooowww... Remember. He ought to like it as well. He should be awake.

Fukuda: Yes, master.

---

VIP AREA: Team Shohoku is arguing with Team Toyotama over who has the better grandfather. Hasegawa, Fukatsu, and Masashi place wagers on which of the two hot-headed sides will win the game.

Maki: Let's talk, Fujima.

Fujima: Why should I talk to you after you neglected me for a few days?

Maki: I found my balls.

They took a seat on a stool in front of the tall bar table. The VIP section is not as crowded as the first floor, where visitors are virtually crammed together. Fujima ignored the drinks offered to him while Maki ordered a Daiquiri.

Maki: I believed my feelings for you were just typical friendship when we were freshmen. But when you didn't make it to the finals, I'm afraid I don't have any excuse to be with you.

Fujima: You are free to come and see me at any time.

Maki: I'm not going to rush you. I'm willing to wait.

Fujima: Why don't you set me straight? Tell me exactly what you want.

Fujima's tolerance has worn out due to Maki's unusual treatment of him for a few days. He quickly moved away from the bar counter.

Maki hurriedly stood up to pursue Fujima. He clutched his arm, refusing to let go until he revealed his actual intentions to the Shoyo captain. He was nervous, and Fujima didn't even glance at him.

Maki: I have no idea what to say to you. I just know that I like you, and I want to get to know you better.

Fujima grinned as he heard what he had been waiting for a long time. He gently turned his head to face the man in front of him.

Fujima: Can your mouth do a better job besides talking?

Maki's sleeping balls, er, heart, were jolted awake by what he heard from Fujima's mouth. He grabbed the pale arms coming towards him, his hand grasping the nape of the other's neck, and covered Fujima's pinkish lips with his mouth. His chest almost pushed the smaller frame to lead him into an empty black leather stool, fueled by desire. He started with light, closed kisses as he pressed line after line across the lips, and Fujima responded with his beer-scented lips. He slowly parted his lips and enjoyed the open-mouth kiss without touching their tongues, lips touched with the perfect combination of gentle yet firm pressure. It's like there's a bomb inside his body, close to exploding when the right button is pressed.

Fujima's eyes widened, unable to believe the rough start of the man he had previously called "no balls." He eased into the kiss and thrust his tongue forward, surely to meet another mouth waiting for his tongue. Their tongues moved up and down together, swirling as if licking gently. He stepped back, his hand gripping the seat behind him, to make sure he could sit down and not fall over as Maki's chest pressed against his body. He felt the edge of the bar table behind him, trying not to lose balance on his weakened knees. He absent-mindedly parted his thighs, giving Maki a way to make their bodies press harder with their possessive mouths.

He was locked in muscular bulk, and his face seemed to be pushed back by the ravenous and hot lips of the man he was kissing. Maki's tongue thrusts aggressively, like digging—going all the way in and out gently while massaging the other tongue. They're both flying into nothingness, hearing and remembering nothing else but each other's mouth. Fujima unconsciously rested his elbow on the table, slamming into the empty glasses arranged alongside several bottles of alcohol. Their senses were jolted awake by the loud crash of shards of glass and glasses on the floor.

Rukawa: It's up to me to pay for the shattered ones. How's the rainbow land?

Fujima: Silly.

Rukawa: I'll just go downstairs and order some alcohol — where mature people aren't embarrassed.

Rukawa exited the scene. Their gazes met, but Maki was the first to move away. Fujima frowned again at his companion's actions.

Fujima: Are you still shy?

Maki: No. I'm just embarrassed by our current situation. Is it alright if I use the restroom first?

Fujima took a look around. Maki stood between his split legs, both hands still grasping the other back, and he didn't notice it. He jumped from the stool and stood up quickly.

Fujima: I didn't mean to.

Maki: I'm going to the restroom. I'll just fix my balls, er, myself.

Fujima: All right.

Maki gave Fujima a quick kiss on the lips before he left.

Maki: Fujima...

Fujima: Kenji.

Maki: Oh, no... Umm... Do you want to come with me, Kenji?

Fujima: I'll come, but not in the restroom.

Maki: Do you want us to go out now?

Fujima: You don't have to ask.

---

Mitsui is dragged to the dance floor by Hasegawa. It just walked down, frowning. He remembered the DJ from their game, which Hanagata described. He instantly glanced for him in the booth, but he was left.

Mitsui: Why are we here?

Hasegawa: I'd like to prove you that I don't have a thing for DJ. Sorry.

Mitsui: I should apologize. I should not have said that. We are not friends with benefits.

Hasegawa: Our game has ended.

Mitsui: I know. Keep in mind that we are not just pals.

Hasegawa: Then, what are we?

Mitsui: Let me show you...

Mitsui's lips pressed against his own, gently squeezing his bottom lip between the other's and pulling away. Their lips met again, breathlessly, and that gentle kiss wiped away all doubts. Hasegawa followed the searing mouth that was rapidly sliding across his lips until he was in sync with the kiss. Their heads were tilted in opposite directions, with alternating tilts to deepen the contact between their lips. His grip on him tightened, his finger exploring the skin in a soothing squeeze, causing a knot in his stomach to twist.

Mitsui felt a small shiver of pleasure as he deepened the kiss, breaking away from the other lip. He came to a halt and stared, closing the small space between them with a harsh kiss, calloused fingers digging into the skin inside the shirt. It's fit and athletic, until his fingers smoothly reach the back. At this point, he was about to blow up. It's thrilling as the sensation creeps up on his nerves.

The din of music, laughter, whistling, cursing, shouting, calling out orders, clinking glasses, and banging glass mugs on the tabletop was deafening, but it didn't drown out their feelings for each other. The music slowed, and the light faded away. Once again, they were engulfed in a soft yet sultry kiss as Mitsui's devilish smile greeted Hasegawa's kind and gentle face.

Mitsui: I love you.

Hasegawa: I love you too.

---

Half of Rukawa's body was bent and leaning against the stainless-steel stair railing as he waited for Sendoh to exit from the restroom. He turned to see Sawakita standing to his right.

Sawakita: When are you coming back to the US?

Rukawa: I'm not sure. Why?

Sawakita: Tell me when you'll be back.

Rukawa: I don't want to. Heh.

Sawakita: Hahaha! Let's stay in contact. Please?

Rukawa: I don't have a cellphone.

Sawakita: Hahaha! What did Sendoh do to you to persuade you to date him?

Rukawa: He stabbed me with his hair.

Sawakita: I wish we'd met sooner.

Rukawa: It's past midnight.

Sawakita: You're crazy. Hahahaha!

Sendoh approached them from behind, listening, but he wasn't doubting his boyfriend, only the one next to him.

Sendoh: Oi! Let's have a match again. Our score is tied.

Sawakita: No need. You've won.

Sendoh: You're right.

Sawakita: Huh?

Sendoh: I defeated you right from the start... with my looks.

Sawakita: You're so arrogant!

Sawakita pulled Sendoh to his side and stood between the lovers. Sendoh quickly pulled Sawakita to the side so he couldn't touch Rukawa's shoulders.

Sawakita: I'm not going to eat Rukawa!

Sendoh: I don't trust you! I can obviously see the poison in your head.

The club is rocking tonight, with everyone laughing and dancing. The dancefloor was completely obscured by the crowd. The Party Boys charge forward, their eyes on fire and their hands in the air, jumping together like madmen with no tomorrow.

The needle was no longer able to fall due to the body's contact, but a space was magically reserved for them. Their feet have no direction, and they leap according to the gusts of their pleasure. They all seemed unconcerned. They feel the music's energy, allowing their bodies to relax to the sound as if each beat pulses through them.

They chose not to separate until they were completely intoxicated by booze and music. They wanted to keep and, if possible, extend every moment of their enjoyment. They will all cherish the wildly beautiful moments when they reminisce about the whole night.

There is love in the air as they spend a few priceless seconds looking into each other's eyes. They're all amped up and clubbing as if it's their final night on earth. The music seemed to control them, as if it was forcing them to smash their heads to equal the booze that had been flowing through them all night. Sendoh invited Rukawa to the club's rooftop before they returned to their flat.

Sendoh: Happy Monthsary in advance, Babe. What do we do with such a celebration?

Rukawa: Hmmm... We've been together for a month, so we've been together for quite some time... Maybe we should split up. '

Sendoh: Hahaha! I've got other plans. What do you think?

Rukawa: Hmmm... S**?

Sendoh: Hahaha! What plans do you have for me?

Rukawa: It's a secret.

Sendoh: Hmmm! Do you see everything around us?

Sendoh grabbed his boyfriend's shoulder and turned to reveal the stunning view from the rooftop. Before answering the question, Rukawa covered his eyes with his palm.

Rukawa: I'm not seeing anything.

Sendoh: Hahaha! All of the structures you see... We do not own them.

Rukawa: Idiot.

A white reflection was visible in their eyes, striking their pupils. The moon, which was now directly overhead, illuminated everything almost as brightly as the sun. Rukawa's mouth was roughly stroked, as if Sendoh wanted to possess his entire mouth; then he covered his arms around him and pulled towards him. His lips softened. He could feel the frantic thumping of his heart and taste the aroma of alcohol in his tongue. Sendoh ran his hands through his silky, midnight black hair, something he'd longed to do since first seeing him. His heart pounded, and their lips squeezed firmly together, making a gushing sound. Their lips separated for a little moment; they had not yet arrived home! To be continued...

---

Train Station.

Ryota: You understand how I feel about you. Why are you completely ignoring me? Do you not care about me? I tried to make friends with other girls in order to forget about you. Ayako ...

Kishimoto: How many times do I have to say it? I'm not Ayako! One more time! I'm going to punch you right there!

Many flying hearts can be seen by drunk Ryota and Sakuragi. They mistook their friends for Haruko and Ayako due to their similar hairstyles. Kishimoto comforts Ryota by patting him on the back and shoulders.

Sakuragi: This opportunity will never come again. I'll confess my feelings to you, Haruko.

Hanagata: Sakuragi, stop! What you're doing is disgusting!

Hanagata accidentally pushed Sakuragi's face away from him with his hand.

Sakuragi: OOOHHH! It can't be! It can't be! WOAHHH! You are doing too much for me! What an agony you caused me!

Hanagata: Gosh! I'm not your crush! Don't hug me!

It was three a.m., and the party boys were already gathered at the train station. The three reconciled lovers were the first to part ways, with the Sannoh and Toyotama team boarding a train out of Kanagawa and the single boys taking home their inebriated counterparts without a love life.

Sendoh: Hey.

Sawakita: Oi.

Sendoh: Heh. Be careful when you travel back to the US.

Sawakita: I'll miss you, bro.

Sendoh: Heh.

They gave each other a brotherly hug.

Sawakita: Will you not hug me, Rukawa?

Sendoh: You can't touch him! You are ambitious!

Sawakita: Hahaha!

Rukawa: (sighs)

Rukawa shakes hands with Sawakita one last time, but Sendoh quickly grabs their wrists and separates them.

Sawakita: I'll be here when you're tired of Sendoh. I'll be there shortly.

Rukawa: Moron. Good luck.

Sawakita: Thank you, Rukawa.

Sendoh: Bye, baldhead. I can't wait for you to leave.

Sawakita: Hahaha! Farewell, spiky head.

---

Apartment. Loading and Unloading Zone.

Round 1

Rukawa's apartment door almost banged against the wall as Sendoh grabbed his mouth, roaming about and sliding his naughty fingers over Rukawa's soft and silky skin with a squeeze. He was pinned up against the wall, held in one position to press the mouth even as their desperate lips touched, and their teeth nearly clashed. There was no need to speak, their searing skins would decide what happened afterwards.

As he brushed his beloved's lips, Rukawa's sleeping eyes glowed with fire. It's as if his body is behaving without the consent of his head. As long as his spiky boyfriend is next to the bed, his hormones will be free to move. His thoughts went absolutely silent as he pushed his head back and pressed his mouth to his lover's, the greedy mouth covering his own in the most pleasurable way. He burrowed his arms into the other's waist, and his fingers through the head, feeling the spiky strands between his fingers.

Sendoh grasps his lover's pale neck like a swan's, then glides his fingers up to the other ear and softly kisses the ear lobe with his lips. Then, delicately pinch it between his lips and slowly pull away again and again till it is dragged between his lips. With a bang, he hurled their bodies onto the bed. He quickly removed his shirt and jeans and positioned himself on top of Rukawa, naked.

Rukawa could hear everything, from licking and kissing to his lover's breathing, while his inside ear was being kissed. He grazed the scalp along the back of his lover's head as he softly moved his nails up the back of his lover's neck. He lightly grips the spiky hair from the roots and gently tugs on it as he returns his hand to the top of the head. His hold is firm enough that his man can feel it, yet lax enough that his fingers can easily pass through the hair.

Sendoh gently pursed his lips and licked a small area of his neck for a second. Then he moves slightly up or down and licks another close spot, licking and sucking the pale neck. He massaged the outside of Rukawa's trousers for a moment before unzipping them and pulling them down, along with his briefs. He decided to tease him after seeing the monster. As he drags his fingers up and down the monster, he slides his fingertips gently over the length, stroking it incredibly lightly and tenderly. He touched the pre-c*m with his fingers and slowly drew his fingertip around the head of the monster, spreading the c*m across it. As he lowers his hand onto the head of the monster, he keeps his fingertips together and moves his fingers down to the shaft. He likes to spice up the foreplay and watch his lover leak more pre-c*ms.

Sendoh adjusted his fingers wrapped around the shaft of his lover's monster, his index finger reaching the tip and his pinky touching the balls. He stroked it up and down, moving his thumb over and back on the head. He made an up-and-down motion with his thumb, focusing entirely on the tip. He lifted his lower body slightly to touch his own rock-hard beast. A hand was around his own beast, jerking it up and down while the other finger concentrated on the head, stimulating the head and the tip, reaching all the way down to his perineum and the head of his beast. His fingers remain loose, run the tips of them over his head and back. He used the tip of one finger to draw small circles around the tip of his own erection.

Sendoh finally put an end to the tease by wrapping his lips around the monster and taking the first few inches into his mouth. His lips and the interior of his mouth gently press on the shaft and head of the c*ck, stimulating its length. He sucked the monster in and out of his mouth, pleasuring it. He focuses his tongue by licking the shaft, circling the head, sucking the tip, and flicking the frenulum. Then, he takes a long breath in through his nose and a deep breath out through his lips before shoving the monster deep into his mouth and down into his throat. When the tip strikes the back of his throat, he produces a large amount of saliva as lubricant.

Rukawa watches his lover swallow softly and lovingly, his phallus widening the throat. As the deep-throat thrusts ramp up the pace and are equally aroused by the fingertips, the momentum builds up like a tickly-feeling butterfly that slowly grows around the head in and out of the shaft. He's nearing full rigidity and engorgement—feeling his now fully formed thickness adds to the ecstasy, and the sensation is almost at the base of his monster. He attempts to blast his climax while keeping his eyes open, but he can't. His eyes fall back and his lids close, his entire body shudders, and any tense muscles soften for a second, this pleasure is too strong to bear.

Round 2

Rukawa is laying on his back, his legs apart. His lover is on top, his legs in between his, keeping his balance by putting his weight on his elbows on either side of him. He lifted his legs and wrapped them around his lover's back, holding them raised in the air. His lover's beast is becoming harder and hotter within him, he craves that feast for the senses, over and over.

Sendoh can't keep his body from thrusting and plunging farther into the hole. As he madly plunged into his lover, he bit the delicate pale skin and gave him a peck on the neck and shoulders. The tension is intensified, in a pleasurable way, as he fills the butthole, tightening his muscles. The balls throbbed from within, tightening. Maintaining the feeling and prolonging the peak is tough, but halting the speed is even tougher. His pumping and throbbing on their wet, gripping flesh fires them both up, dancing in the sheets.

As his lover gripped the headboard and the other hand clung to his hips to deepen his thrust, Rukawa pulled himself forward and backward on his lover's beast to keep him deep. He could feel the raging beast stretching his insides to his never-ending delicious spot, causing him to let out an explosion. Sendoh's thrust decreased somewhat but maintained full penetration during the final push. He let out an orgasm, concentrating as he tightened his grasp on Rukawa's hips. His groin shivers, tingling creeps up his back like an electric rush through his muscles, and his arms and legs go numb, not pull out his beast until the last drop of seed.

Round 3

Rukawa straddles Sendoh as he is laying on his back with his legs at the other waist, his knees on the bed, and his hands on his thigh to steady himself from thrusting up and down. To please his backside, he slowly gyrated his hips in a whirling fashion. He became feistier while riding his man with his alluring eyes, grinding on him, stroking his own monster, and putting on a fiery performance for him.

Sendoh put his hands under the other's butt and helped push his lover up and down to not make him tired. His eyes rolled back in his head as Rukawa slid into him like this for the first time. His lover holds his arm above his head, caressing his chest with one hand and pinching his nipples with the other, while his beast throbbed deep inside, causing him to lose his mind.

When his lover alters the angle of entry, bounces up and down on his beast, alternating the movement of his body forwards and backwards to excite the inside, his system is on the verge of exploding. He was so obsessed with his lover's 'I'm going to drain your balls' motions that he couldn't help but slap the ass bouncing on his thigh. He stroked Rukawa's monster with his right palm, pumping it, while his left palm lightly spanked the butt cheeks.

Breathing deeper and more profoundly is insufficient to express the out-of-this-world euphoria that is currently taking place. Focused on his sensual motions and lusty stimuli, Rukawa is no longer aware of his body control, and his soul is pulled by a string of hormones as he loses himself in becoming aroused.

Rukawa's gasp as he glided in, Sendoh's shortening of breath as he approached the orgasm, and breathing deeper and groaning in time with the thrusts on their wet, sticky clamping flesh were enough to send them over the rainbow land.

Sendoh: I love you.

Rukawa: I love you, too.

A beast with two backs collapsing on the bed, panting for air, but Sendoh had other thoughts. After a night of clubbing, he wanted to watch a movie before they headed to bed. He set the laptop on a side table, plugged in the projector, and focused it on a white wall.

Rukawa was still scratching his eyes as he looked at the wall. When the light turned on, he was surprised to see a tall standing figure being struck by the projector light. He turned to see what the shadow on the wall was.

Rukawa: AAAHHH!

In the 27th chapter of our story, Rukawa experienced a shocking moment for the first time. Sendoh's mouth dropped open when he saw his boyfriend surprised for the first time in history.

Sendoh: What you're looking at right now is a representation of our love.

Rukawa: Your perversion's symbol.

Rukawa exclaimed as he realized the projector's light was centered on his boyfriend's beast.

Sendoh: You are mistaken. It has a deep meaning. This is the secret to a successful and long-lasting relationship. The key to Rainbow Land. Put your monster in the light as well, and let's see who has the longer of the two.

Rukawa: Idiot!

Sendoh: Show me how you'll hold the key to our love in the shadows.

Rukawa's pupils dilated. His boyfriend's beast swiftly loaded after two rounds of their entrance into the rainbow land. He made a scissor shape in his palm and was about to cut the beast's shadow.

Sendoh: AAAAHHHH! It shouldn't be like that! Kiss him...

Rukawa: Gross.

Sendoh: Come on... Show me how you love him.

Rukawa made a new figure with his hand, point and middle finger are raised. He gave his boyfriend's beast horns.

Sendoh: Hmmm! Will you give me additional horns if I already have two balls? That's quite a load!

Rukawa: Heh. Let's watch a movie! Play that right now!

Sendoh: Sure!

Sendoh's smile was wide as he giggled as he hit the play button.

AAAHHH... YEEESSS... AAAHHH... OOOWWW...

Rukawa: Idiot! You said we were going to watch a movie!

Sendoh: That's a movie! Erotic film.

Rukawa: Idiot! I'm going to sleep. Heh!

Sendoh: If you don't want a movie, let's just do another round.

Rukawa: Sure thing.

Sendoh: The 4th Round is brought to you by Rainbow Land... Let's get it on! (wink)

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Guide to Success: Rukawa-monster/Sendoh-beast